Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
343 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
North American
Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Recipe
Description
This recipe begins by pounding chicken breasts to an even thickness and coating them in a flour mixture seasoned with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. The chicken is seared in olive oil until golden on both sides, providing a flavorful crust. Garlic briefly sautés in the pan before adding chicken stock and cream, which form the creamy base of the sauce. Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped finely, add their characteristic sweet and tart taste to the sauce, while chopped spinach wilts tenderly, folding in some freshness and color.
The chicken simmers gently in the sauce, allowing it to absorb the creamy, tangy flavors and stay moist and flavorful. The overall dish offers a balance between the hearty chicken, creamy sauce, and the bright pockets of sun-dried tomato and spinach. This recipe pairs well with rice, pasta, or a side of vegetables for a complete meal.
Using the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes to sear the chicken boosts the tomato flavor in the dish. If the jar runs low on oil, adding extra olive oil keeps the tomatoes moist. The sauce reduces slightly during simmering to concentrate flavors while maintaining creaminess.
Ingredients
- 4 medium chicken breast pounded
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper sea salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil see notes - sun dried tomato oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ½ cup cream
- ¼ cup sun dried tomato chopped
- 2 cups spinach chopped, leaves
Instructions
- Dry the chicken well with paper towels. Place them on a cutting board then use the heel of your palm to gently pound the chicken so that it is even in thickness. Mix the flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl then coat the chicken in the flour.
- Heat the oil to a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 5 minutes per side, until it is golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan.
- Add the garlic to the pan and let it cook for 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock and cream and scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen any stuck-on bits. Stir the sun-dried tomatoes into the sauce. Add the spinach to the pan and let it wilt.
- Return the chicken and any juices to the pan and let it simmer in the sauce for 3-4 minutes, until the cream reduces a little.
Notes
- Cook the chicken in the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar for added flavor.
- If the sundried tomatoes have used up their oil, add a little olive oil to cover them.
- Simmer the chicken in sauce gently until just cooked through to keep it tender.
- Serve with pasta or rice to complement the creamy tomato sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 chicken breast with sauce | |
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 783mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 823mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1960IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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